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The thread discusses how to prevent or warn users when folder paths exceed the Windows 7 limit of 256 characters. The original poster asks for a method to create a custom warning for overly long paths. Responders suggest writing a monitoring script or application, or alternatively, increasing the maximum path length to accommodate longer paths.
deejayd

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Is there any way of creating a custom warning (In Win7) when someone attempts to create a folder structure that is longer than 256 characters. I have recently had to edit path names in excess of 300 characters. I need to keep the path name below the max for project archiving.
 

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Neemobeer
You could either write a full fledged .NET application or even a powershell script that monitors the file system for Create,Change or Rename operations and monitor the path length. It wouldn't that difficult to create.
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You could either write a full fledged .NET application or even a powershell script that monitors the file system for Create,Change or Rename operations and monitor the path length. It wouldn't that difficult to create.
 

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